Family Planning and Pregnancy Management in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Introduction
Key Issues for Women of Childbearing Age With CRDs
What Are the Barriers to Family Planning and Pregnancy in Patients of Childbearing Age?
Is Family Planning a Matter of Concern to Patients With CRD?
Are Patient Concerns Adequately Addressed by HCPs?
Family Planning: Timeline
Key Questions Before and During Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases
Key Questions Before and During Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases (cont)
Risk of Pregnancy Complications in Women With Inflammatory Arthritis
Methotrexate and Pregnancy
Overarching Principles for Use of Antirheumatic Drugs Before and During Pregnancy
Activity of Inflammatory Arthritis During Pregnancy
Drugs During Pregnancy Principal Considerations
Alternative Medications
Overarching Principles for Use of Antirheumatic Drugs Before and During Pregnancy (cont)
Consensus on Use of Biologic Drugs
NSAIDs and Pregnancy
Overarching Principles for Use of Antirheumatic Drugs Before and During Pregnancy (cont)
Consensus on Use of Biologic Drugs (cont)
Take-Home Messages
Abbreviations